Learning Bass Guitar From Reggae

[abey]

Now he's touring with Skatalites playin his Steinberger sitted down in a chair due to some knee issue.

oops, I was wrong, seems he's playin a Hohner.

[tmz]

If you want more challenging bass lines, then generally look back to the reggae and ska era - but that is challenging in the sense of speed and complexity etc. It is actually very challenging to play reggae bass properly - donstrumental has the right attitude - it is just about learning the basic fingerwork and then just getting into the right vibe and playing along. The 'feel' will come if you have it in you.

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[nickfa]

Not sure what bass to recomend, you need to try a few, im a lefty so its even harder to find the perfect bass i love my fender 75 jazz bass and sounds nice with roto sound tru bass strings.i do have small hands so i got myself a rare japanese made medium scale squire bass which is perfect. anyway i would recomend these books they helped me
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bass-Builders-R ... 958&sr=1-1

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Reggae-Grooves- ... 958&sr=1-3

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bass-Guitar-Dum ... 173&sr=1-2.
hope i have been some use.
nick

[steve mauthe]

im looking to learn reggae bass lines, what brand name of bass guitar should i get ? i want to have that low sound, i know i will need a good bass amp with a bass head, but not sure what kinds of bass they use in reggae, thanks. steve.

[donstrumental]

The type of bass you should get depends on your budget Steve!

PM me if you need help!

[Rohan]

I would go to the music shops and try the different models. Different strokes for different folks.
But its hard to go wrong with a Jazz or P bass if you have the money. Many people also use Steinberger. look at the Yamaha and Ibanez Models too.

Have a look at this page:
[best reggae bass](http://www.how-to-play-reggae.com/What' ... e-bass.php)

Blessings!